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a hard covering that is worn to protect your head
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Recent Examples of helmet
Baltimore Ravens star quarterback Lamar Jackson apologized for pushing a fan, who slapped his helmet following a touchdown in the 41-40 loss to the Buffalo Bills on Sunday night.
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Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Instead of juggling radios, apps, and paper maps, soldiers will see a unified picture through helmet displays.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 10 Sep. 2025
Still, the essence of the ice cream sundae in a baseball helmet hasn’t changed much, with the helmet still a ubiquitous vessel (the Phillies feature eight different collectible helmets in 2025).
—Tim Newcomb, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
The man struck Hopkins in the helmet, and attempted to do so to Jackson, who responded by shoving the man back into his seat.
—Associated Press, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025
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Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Instead of juggling radios, apps, and paper maps, soldiers will see a unified picture through helmet displays.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 10 Sep. 2025
Still, the essence of the ice cream sundae in a baseball helmet hasn’t changed much, with the helmet still a ubiquitous vessel (the Phillies feature eight different collectible helmets in 2025).
—Tim Newcomb, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
The man struck Hopkins in the helmet, and attempted to do so to Jackson, who responded by shoving the man back into his seat.
—Associated Press, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for helmet
Noun
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Howler monkey sounds rang through the auditorium as Irwin peered through a set of binoculars, before leaping off the hood and gliding across the ballroom toward Carson.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
17 Sep. 2025
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For each, the state placed hoods over the men's heads, strapped them in a chair, placed targets over their hearts, and shot them simultaneously with three bullets.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The assailant then physically assaulted the father, knocking him to the ground and tossing his kippah away, a traditional skullcap worn by observant Jewish men.—
Amelie Botbol,
FOXNews.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Like the self-portrait, Ezekiel’s sculpture portrays Titian with his head cocked toward his right shoulder, a lapel tucked underneath his coat, chains hanging around his neck, and his long beard and skullcap.—
Samantha Baskind,
Smithsonian Magazine,
29 May 2025
Noun
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If daily washing isn’t possible, consider using a bonnet and changing pillowcases frequently.—
Rhonda Conner-Warren,
The Conversation,
11 Sep. 2025
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In the clip, the pair execute the moves to the song’s post-chorus, before a bonnet-wearing Colbert pretends to choke on something, causing Gaga to erupt in laughter.—
Stephen Daw,
Billboard,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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There has been very few hats which are as perfect as his small beaded caps and berets in his Haute Couture collections.—
Andrea Onate,
Footwear News,
4 Sep. 2025
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Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa greeted attendees in his signature red Guardian Angels beret.—
Robert Birsel
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The iguanas are known for their distinctive casque (helmet-like crest) and long, thin limbs.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
10 Sep. 2025
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These flightless birds are striking in appearance – bright blue skin, a helmet-like casque on their heads, and dagger-like claws on each foot.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
Noun
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In another video, Twiggs appears to be seen wearing a yellow hat with ears opening a cookie tin.—
Marni Rose McFall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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It’s also made the industry lazier and more reliant on us to wear all the hats.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Many of the protesters had covered their faces and wore long sleeves; one wore a sombrero.—
Emily Witt,
New Yorker,
11 June 2025
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People started droping off costume accessories and dress-up requests — a sombrero for Cinco De Mayo, for example.—
Elizabeth Hernandez,
Denver Post,
30 May 2025
Noun
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Jeffers was hit in his headgear twice in the third inning on foul tips — once off his mask, the other on the left side of his helmet.—
David Brown,
Twin Cities,
6 Sep. 2025
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Corso’s final appearance after 38 seasons on the show concluded 431 headgear picks.—
Richard Deitsch,
New York Times,
1 Sep. 2025
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“Helmet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/helmet. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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